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Recalls of December 2009 : Household, Toys, Clothes

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Posted 21 Dec 2009 — by Jennifer
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Not all, but there are many lots of recalls on the brands and products listed below. If you own or have purchased any of the items below please visit this link to see if your item is part of these recalls listed below: December 2009 Recalls
  • Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu 24-Count Bonus Pack Liquicaps
  • Dorel Infant Car Seat/Carriers
  • Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers
  • CO2 bicycle tire inflators
  • Boys Fleece & Flannel Zip Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
  • “Action Team” Toy Dart Gun Sets
  • Precious Moments Angel Tree Toppers
  • Roman Shades & Roll-up Shades (multiple brands)
  • American Vintage Group Faux Wood Blinds
  • Cooks Outdoor® BBQ Grills
  • Little Miss Matched Girls Pajama Sets
  • Log Splitters
  • Super Rigs Play Sets
  • LED Rocketship PalPODzzz™ Portable Nightlights
  • Monday the Bullfrog Plush Books
  • Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTACs) Units
  • Evenflo ExerSaucer® 1-2-3 Tea for Me™ Activity Learning Centers
  • Amby Baby Motion Beds
  • Snap Beads by Edushape
  • “Hello Kitty” Zip Up Hoodie Sweatshirts
  • Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings by Sunsations
  • Blenders by Haier America Trading, L.L.C
  • “Molly” and “Betsy” Cribs
  • Model Year 2010 Can-Am® ATVs

Is there any recalls we missed. Please comment below so we can all be safe.

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Lil’ Balloon Boy

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Posted 15 Oct 2009 — by Jennifer
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balloon boyAs many of you heard the balloon boy, Falcon Henne, was found in his ATTIC! The whole world thought he was in this balloon 7000 feet high, and the whole time he was at HOME!

I’m a bit upset at the boy. I’m glad he is safe. I prayed for his safety, felt compassion for his family, worried for him half the day, almost shed a tear, watched news coverage about him all day, scolded tweeters for making jokes, was irritated there has already been a t-shirt made for this ordeal and he was in his ATTIC!

I struggled with this, I thought he deserved a spanking! I changed my mind. Just to know he is safe, and to find him hiding in the box and not dead in some crop field is a blessing come true.

I wrote this before editing: Please joke on, shame on the boy, shame on his parents, and sell all the t-shirts you want! He needs a whoopin’. I know! I know! Sorry for those that don’t spank your kids. I tend to think some kids need a quick one and some kids don’t. If you never spanked your kid and they behave like a normal kid, fine, no spankings work for your child. If you never spanked your kid and your kid is a terror, then maybe you should consider. I’m just saying. Again, I’m glad he is safe!  Maybe a formal apology to the world would do. What happens when all this money is wasted on looking for a kid that was never gone? I’m curious.

And I take it all back that quick, why blog it? To show you the growth I’ve experienced in just moments.

My friends what is your stance on this? Please comment below. I really want to know how others feel regarding this!

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Internet Safety for Teens

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Posted 14 Oct 2009 — by Jennifer
Category All Things Techy

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Who knew National Protect Your Identity Week starts in a few days and runs from October 17-24th. My teens are grounded from the computer, one for a lack of better judgment and the other for grades. But soon as they get it right, internet safety tips will be reviewed once again.

I found a great article on teen safety in regards to internet use on idexperts’ website called “Eight Safety Tips for Teens When “Hanging Out” Online.”

Top tips for teen’s internet safety:

  • Don’t give out your id numbers – social security, driver license, identification, library card, medical id… None, dont give out any identification numbers.
  • Don’t post any personal information -your full name, school name, age, address, phone number. Not only could stalkers find, but fraud can find you this way.
  • Ban email and social networking quizzes – when you use these fun quizzes the application has rights to your personal information. Quizzes from friends are okay.
  • Don’t let people know where you are or where you are going – including non-specific places. If my age is listed as 16 and I say I’m going to my school dance. Someone can use the internet to find out which high schools in my city are having a dance. Bam! Not good.
  • Set your profile to private – this is a good one. That way nobody can see your teens’ information without their permission.
  • Use a non personal email address for social networking sites. This is key. If your account is hacked, the hacker can use your email address for many scams.
  • Secure your connections – Dont use public computers to engage in social networking, and lock your phones (be sure parents have your password).
  • “Be selective about what pictures you text or post on your page – Is it a photo you would want your parents to see? Treat your Internet activity like a digital tattoo. Once you post something, it cannot be taken back. Even if you erase the posting, there are cached versions and backups on servers across the country.”

These tips should be used by adults as well, but most of us know these tips if we are using social network sites. Any other tips or any questions please comment below.

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FREE Kid Workshops at Home Depot

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Posted 09 Oct 2009 — by Jennifer
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Main3What a great idea? Home depot offers FREE a lesson to children ages 5-12 in building, creating, and learning.

When: First Saturday of each month from 9AM – Noon

Where: All Home Depot stores

Includes: Kids receive kid-sized orange apron, and an achievement pin

Last session they built a Firehouse bank, next lesson will be a Tile Trivet. Each month something new is created by your children at Home Depot.

According to Home Depot’s website, the “workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.”

This is a great idea. To find out more about these workshops click here! Maybe I’ll see you there!

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Protect Yourself Against Craiglist’s Scammers

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Posted 20 Sep 2009 — by Jennifer
Category All Things Techy

Craigslist

In writing, Beware of Work at Home Scams, I discussed some issues with Craigslist having issues with scammers, because they have user generated ads. There isn’t anything wrong with these types of ads, again I love Craigslist! Simply put, some improvements by Craigslist could help us all in trusting their ads more then not!

Top two improvements Craigslist could do for me:

  • Verify users

Verified users works well, either verify by credit card like PayPal does, or by mobile phone like Facebook and many others do, you name it… There are many ways to verify users.

  • “Review & Reputation” scores

As noted by Slate.com in “How To Fix Craigslist,” you can read the full article by clicking here, eBay uses a review and reputation system. I won’t buy from eBay users below a 95% rating. This is very useful, and helps build trust between buyer and seller.

Craigslist is very aware of scammers, and does list safety procedures verbatim as followed:

“You can sidestep would-be scammers by following these common-sense rules:

  • DEAL lOCALLY WITH FOLKS YOU CAN MEET IN PERSON – follow this one simple rule and you will avoid 99% of the scam attempts on craigslist
  • NEVER WIRE FUNDS VIA WESTERN UNION, MONEYGRAM or any other wire service – anyone who asks you to do so is a scammer.
  • FAKE CASHIER CHECKS & MONEY ORDERS ARE COMMON, and BANKS WILL CASH THEM AND THEN HOLD YOU RESPONSIBLE when the fake is discovered weeks later.
  • CRAIGSLIST IS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY TRANSACTION, and does not handle payments, guarantee transactions, provide escrow services, or offer “buyer protection” or “seller certification”
  • NEVER GIVE OUT FINANCIAL INFORMATION(bank account number, social security number, eBay/PayPal info, etc.)
  • AVOID DEALS INVOLVING SHIPPING OR ESCROW SERVICES and know that ONLY A SCAMMER WILL “GUARANTEE” YOUR TRANSACTION.”

So, for now, be careful, and have fun finding deals and steals on our favorite Craigslist.

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Tips in Preventing Kidnapping

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Posted 02 Sep 2009 — by Jennifer
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2561040282_380a613c5dWith recent media on Jaycee Dugard, the young girl that was kidnapped from Contra Costa 18 years ago and recently found, I thought it would be good to share an article I stumbled upon.

Know the Rules…Abduction and Kidnapping Prevention Tips for Parents and Guardians, is an article I found on Missing Kids website that has very important tips we can use in preventing our children from being kidnapped.

Some tips listed in this article are as followed:

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Top 5 Swimming Safety Measures

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Posted 22 Aug 2009 — by Jennifer
Category Reed Educates
Jamarae holding Yissie

Jamarae holding Yissie

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website, “more than one in four fatal drowning victims are children 14 and younger.” Five simple steps can be taken to prevent these types of fatalities in children.

  • Fencing your pool; make sure the fence is at least five feet high, and that it’s closed and latched while away from pool
  • Chemicals; lock them up
  • Supervise your children near the pool; stay off the phone and put down that book, every second counts
  • Have safety phone numbers and telephone poolside
  • Basic CPR classes are always a plus

Please adopt these safety measures within your homes, and educate your family and friends. Many drowning incidents happen at family and friend homes, not just your own home. In following these five steps your children can enjoy their swimming fun without much danger.

Please post comments on swimming safety measures you practice with your families.

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